How to Replace Starter in a 1998 Tacoma
Read through entire process, and consult repair manual if possible, to gain an understanding of all of the steps required., Disconnect negative terminal on battery. , Remove the flexible rubber liner from the back of the wheel well on the side of...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Read through entire process
Look carefully at the layout of the starter, engine, brake lines, etc, to determine what will be involved with replacing your starter. -
Step 2: and consult repair manual if possible
, This will give you better access to the starter. , Then, unscrew the nut that holds the cable onto the starter, and remove the cable. ,,, Set the old starter aside, you can usually return it to the parts store where you bought the new one. ,,, The repair manual suggests using a torque wrench to tighten them to 29 feet (8.8 m). lbs., be careful to not over-tighten and break the bolt. , Then replace the plastic cap. ,, -
Step 3: to gain an understanding of all of the steps required.
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Step 4: Disconnect negative terminal on battery.
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Step 5: Remove the flexible rubber liner from the back of the wheel well on the side of the engine where the starter is located.
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Step 6: Remove the plastic cap from the battery cable on the starter.
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Step 7: Remove the other battery connector from the starter.
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Step 8: Unscrew the two bolts that hold the starter onto the engine.
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Step 9: Pull the starter forward to disconnect
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Step 10: then wiggle it out through the hole in the wheel well.
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Step 11: Wiggle the new starter into the engine compartment in a similar fashion.
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Step 12: Insert the starter into the engine
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Step 13: make sure that the gears engage the flywheel
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Step 14: and are not just resting on top.
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Step 15: Finger-tighten bolts to make sure they are threaded correctly
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Step 16: then tighten.
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Step 17: Attach the battery cable and battery connector (wires removed in steps 4 and 5).
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Step 18: Replace the flexible rubber in the wheel well.
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Step 19: Reconnect the negative battery terminal and try starting your truck.
Detailed Guide
Look carefully at the layout of the starter, engine, brake lines, etc, to determine what will be involved with replacing your starter.
, This will give you better access to the starter. , Then, unscrew the nut that holds the cable onto the starter, and remove the cable. ,,, Set the old starter aside, you can usually return it to the parts store where you bought the new one. ,,, The repair manual suggests using a torque wrench to tighten them to 29 feet (8.8 m). lbs., be careful to not over-tighten and break the bolt. , Then replace the plastic cap. ,,
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